I Was a Small Fish When I Reincarnated, but It Seems That I Can Become a Dragon, so I Will Do My Best - Extra Chapter 72
3-22. Question
“Ah, it’s probably impossible to continue exploring.”
Looking up at the sky, the sun was already setting, and the amber-colored sky was gradually darkening.
As the river bottom became invisible, it was becoming impossible to continue searching for the Maletanago’s base.
The Oni were also starting to gather, and it seemed like they were tending to spread.
At the moment, they were sharing information about the river’s condition while taking a break.
Once this was done, everyone would likely return to their homes.
I also noticed everyone gathering, so I ended my activities and joined the group.
Sharing what I had seen and observed, today’s work was completely finished.
Amariaz and Mom would summarize it.
“Hmm, hmm. At this rate, there are at least five Maletanago bases, right?”
“That’s quite a lot. So, where is Beddrock now… near the second waterwheel?”
“Yeah, that’s right. Um, as for the number of Maletanago that Beddrock consumes in a day… it depends on the size of each individual, but let’s say around fifteen.”
“Did they eat that much?”
“Well, it’s just a rough estimate. So, for now, we should consider relocating Beddrock’s position the day after tomorrow.”
Oh, there are five of them… There might be others, and it’s important to search as much as possible. I should suggest frequently checking the river’s condition from now on.
For now, the search for Maletanago’s base is over. While summarizing, the sun had completely set, so the Oni were sent home ahead of time.
Amariaz, Mom, and I decided to discuss our future plans on the way back.
“Amariaz, how much longer until the waterwheel is ready?”
“Judging from what I saw, it seems like it will take some time. But since we’re making six waterwheels at once, we can install them right away once they’re finished. Well, we also need to replace the foundations of the waterwheels in the river.”
“Then, how about making a foundation from large rocks or something? That way, Maletanago won’t be able to easily destroy them.”
“We have advanced stone-working techniques in the Oni village, so that’s a good idea. Karna, could you arrange that tomorrow? We have morning practice, so…”
“Yes, that’s fine. Let’s do that then.”
Until now, the foundations were made of wood. This time, we need to make them sturdy.
Oh, right, right. I should tell Mom about the sushi Gy?-san treated me to.
“Hey, Mom. At lunch today, Uchikage-Ojichan took me to Gy?-san’s place out of the Oni village. He made sushi for us, and it was really delicious.”
“Uchikage did?”
“Yeah, yeah. Next time, let’s go together, Mom! Gy?-san also said to bring you along!”
“Wait, Uchikage took you to that Gy?-san’s place? Really?”
“”…..Eeeeh?””
Oh, did Mom already know about Gy?-san?
Why didn’t she tell me!
You both kept it a secret, that’s sly!
I felt a bit dissatisfied with that, but Mom seemed a bit off.
Amariaz also stopped and looked puzzled.
“Um, what’s wrong?”
“Gy?-san, the Oni who uses spatial magic to take out live fish for cooking? Right.”
“That place was a promise to take you as a celebration when Yuuzen turned twenty. So I kept silent, and I didn’t tell Amariaz either… Uchikage should have kept it a secret too… Why now?”
“Wai-wait a minute?”
Eh… huh?
What does that mean?
So, Mom and Uchikage-Ojichan kept Gy?-san a secret as a surprise?
But Uchikage-Ojichan took me there today, even though there was such an agreement…
“Ah, damn it! Seriously!”
“Eh?! W-What’s wrong, Amariaz!?”
“Skills! Skills! I messed up!! It should have been obvious when I thought about it!”
Suddenly, Amariaz starts running.
I was a bit surprised, but both Mom and I followed suit.
Wait, I can’t see what’s going on! I need you to explain so I can help!
“Amariaz! What did you realize!?”
“It’s Kyuuri! It doesn’t make sense for her to have only one skill! I was cautious, but I left that part to Uchikage-Ojichan! But come to think of it, Uchikage-Ojichan was weird from the start!”
“What!?”
“I was supposed to be cautious of Kuyuri just like I was! But he was trying to bring back her memory, and he even took you to Gy?-san as a surprise! Didn’t he underestimate Kyuuri!?”
“Eh?! I didn’t notice… But…”
Now that he mentions it, my guard might have been too low.
I thought I was overly cautious, and I couldn’t sense anything, so I left the monitoring to Amariaz.
I didn’t notice because I wasn’t cautious, but now that Amariaz says it, Uchikage-Ojichan was indeed strange.
Uchikage-Ojichan, who was usually cautious, was kind to Kyuuri.
Even though he was cooperative enough to ask for help from his devil friend.
“Amariaz, when do you think this started?”
“At the beginning, Uchikage-Ojichan was cautious too. …Morning. He might have been strange since waking up.”
“Do you have any idea about that skill?”
“I think it’s a skill similar to ‘Charm.'”
A skill that attracts the hearts of others to oneself…
If this skill was used unconsciously, no one would have noticed.
But there’s still something I don’t understand.
“I get that, but Amariaz, what are you planning to do now!?”
“I’ll find her!”
“She probably hasn’t regained her memory yet!? I mean, you’re talking like it’s confirmed she’s the culprit!?”
“It’s confirmed! Uchikage-Ojichan failed to cut off ‘Spatial Awareness’ that I entrusted to him! He’s trying to leave the Oni village right now!”
“What!? Wait, not lost but…!?”
“Just the fact that he’s away from the conspicuous Oni castle is suspicious!”
It’s a bit of a sudden development!
But I have to go look for him!
…Right, Uchikage-Ojichan can’t sense Kyuuri’s presence like I can.
Even if they’re separated, he won’t notice…
“Amariaz, can you tell me the location?”
“North!”
“Okay, then let’s pick up the pace a bit.”
“Eh? What?”
As Mom said that, she put her hand on our backs.
With a push, she used a certain “skill.”
” ?Quickly?!”
Boom!!
Our movement speed suddenly increased.
Our field of vision narrowed a bit, and with each step, we covered about ten times the normal stride.
“Oooooohhhhhhhhh!!”
Gradually slowing down, Karna wiped her sweat on the spot.
It seems that using skills after a long time is tough on the body.
Having just realized that the movements would become dull only with farm work, she decided to do a bit of training next time.
It might have been okay for the two of them to go together, but without weapons, she might become a burden.
Is it possible to go and get them now?
No, here…
“I’ll ask Uchikage.”